Building a Better Jamaica - Governance

All High Schools Equipped with Computers with Internet Access

admin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:00:41 +0000

Release Date:

Thursday, July 29, 2010

KINGSTON (JIS):
Wednesday, July 28, 2010

The country's 162 high schools have all been equipped with computers and local area network (LAN) facility for Internet access, under the national e-learning project, Minister with responsibility for Information, Telecommunications and Special Projects, Hon. Daryl Vaz, has disclosed.

$19-m aviation contract signed

admin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:52:19 +0000

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Thursday, July 29, 2010

By KIMMO MATTHEWS, Observer staff reporter
Thursday, July 29, 2010

TRANSPORT Minister Mike Henry this morning signed a $19.9 million contract for the construction of air traffic control towers at the Norman Manley and Sangster International airports.

The contract was signed with representatives from Intelecan Techno systems, an organisation which was recommended by the Canadian government through the procurement process.

The signing took place at the Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority Conference Room in St Andrew.

Growth is Jamaica’s priority, Shaw tells UK bankers

admin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:42:58 +0000

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Thursday, July 29, 2010

Thursday, July 29, 2010
Jamaica Observer

LONDON, England — Finance Minister Audley Shaw says the Government of Jamaica will be pushing hard to achieve healthy economic growth during the current financial year, now that the country has achieved macro-economic stability.

Addressing a group of influential financiers, business executives and investors at a business luncheon at the Reform Club in London yesterday, Shaw said the major emphasis would be on attracting new investment to the country, which will lay the foundation for economic growth.

Samuda Courts Canadian Investors

admin — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 20:06:24 +0000

Release Date:

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

TORONTO (JIS):
Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Courtesy of Jamaica Information Service

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Karl Samuda is urging businesspeople in Canada to look to Jamaica, noting that the country has a lot to offer investors.

Falmouth Urged to Get Ready

admin — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:03:21 +0000

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Wednesday, July 28, 2010

MONTEGO BAY (JIS):
Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Citizens of Falmouth are being urged to get ready to take advantage of the vast economic opportunities that will flow from the development of the cruise ship pier.

"The potential of the upcoming development is almost boundless," said Urban Development Corporation (UDC) General Manager, Joy Douglas, while encouraging residents to avail themselves of training through the HEART Trust/NTA, among others.

Kingston Rebounding - Bartlett

admin — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:00:37 +0000

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Tuesday, July 27, 2010

KINGSTON (JIS):
Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Courtesy of Jamaica Information Service

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says Kingston has begun to record improvement in visitor arrivals, following a fall-out resulting from the West Kingston unrest in May.

Minister Vaz Sectoral Presentation in Parliament on Tuesday, July 27

admin — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:48:53 +0000

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Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Content

Information and Communications Technology (ICT)
CITO
Universal Access Fund Company Ltd
The e-Learning Project
Postal Services
Access to Information
Public Broadcasting Corporation of Jamaica (PBC Jamaica)
Broadcasting Commission
Creative Production and Training Centre
Government Communication
Development Approvals Process and NEPA
Kingston Harbour
Black River Early Warning and Response Programme
Town and Country Planning Bill
National Land Agency

Shaw Leaves for London Financial Meeting

admin — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:22:05 +0000

Release Date:

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

KINGSTON (JIS):
Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Finance Minister, the Hon Audley Shaw, left for London Monday (July 26), to attend the Commonwealth Secretariat's first Global Small States Conference.

The Minister will update the international investment community on developments in Jamaica's medium-term Economic Programme. The conference will be held at Marlborough House, July 28-29.

Electoral Commission to protect identity of political donors

admin — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 19:38:44 +0000

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Monday, July 26, 2010

BY PAUL HENRY Observer staff reporter henryp@jamaicaobserver.com
Monday, July 26, 2010

THE Electoral Commission of Jamaica (ECJ) is set to make a recommendation to Parliament that the naming of campaign donors should not be required by pending party and campaign finance reform legislation.

JLP rejects Opposition’s claims on state of emergency

admin — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 17:15:05 +0000

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Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Jamaica Gleaner/Power 106
Posted: Tuesday | July 27, 2010

The Jamaica Laour Party (JLP) has rejected several claims by the Opposition about the State of Emergency.

The Opposition spokesman on national security, Peter Bunting has claimed that the State of Emergency did not cause the reduction in crimes, but instead cordon, curfews and searches.

However, the JLP says this is not true.

It has also rejected arguments by the Opposition that the Government did not want the State of Emergency to be extended.

Bartlett Encourages African American Investors to Look to Jamaica

admin — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:23:22 +0000

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Tuesday, July 27, 2010

MIAMI (JIS):
Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Courtesy of Jamaica Information Service

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, is inviting black Americans to invest in the country's tourist sector.

Gov't Looking to Identify new Markets for Coffee

admin — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:15:16 +0000

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Monday, July 26, 2010

PORT ANTONIO (JIS):
Monday, July 26, 2010

Jamaica is looking to identify new consumer markets in China, United States, Canada, Europe, and South Korea, as it seeks to stimulate demand for its coffee, which is rated among the world's finest.

The move comes as the world recession has reduced demand in the traditional Japanese market by about 50 per cent, leaving dealers with an excess of stock. Japan, over the last 20 years, has bought 85 per cent of Jamaican Blue Mountain and High Mountain Coffee.

More JAMPRO Offices to be Opened Overseas

admin — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:13:11 +0000

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Monday, July 26, 2010

TORONTO (JIS):
Monday, July 26, 2010

Courtesy of Jamaica Information Service

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Karl Samuda has said that the Government will be opening more Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) offices overseas.

Resident Care Aides Leave Tuesday for Jobs in Canada

admin — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:09:08 +0000

Release Date:

Monday, July 26, 2010

KINGSTON (JIS):
Monday, July 26, 2010

Courtesy of Jamaica Information Service

A total of seven Resident Care Aides (RCAs) are to leave the island on Tuesday (July 27) to take up employment in Nova Scotia, Canada.

They are the first batch of 44 persons, trained under a programme being undertaken in partnership with Jamaican and Canada authorities, to be dispatched to the North American country.

Implementation of Rationalisation Plan Will Make Public Sector More Efficient - Grange

admin — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:19:07 +0000

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Monday, July 26, 2010

KINGSTON (JIS):
Monday, July 26, 2010

Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, Hon. Olivia Grange says the public sector rationalisation plan, when implemented, will result in more efficient public sector entities across the island.

"We are creating lean and efficient public sector entities and so it (public sector rationalisation plan) is a precursor to certain changes that are going to be taking place," she said.

Dr. Tufton Reveals New Fishing Rules

admin — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:47:41 +0000

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Monday, July 26, 2010

MANDEVILLE (JIS):
Monday, July 26, 2010

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Dr. Christopher Tufton, launched the anticipated fish wire project, which imposes a new minimum size for the mesh wire used in fish pots, on Friday (July 23).

The new minimum size of one and a half inch mesh wire, replaces the one and a quarter inch mesh wire being used in the construction of fish pots. The move increases the minimum size of the fishes which can be caught and keeps out immature fishes, contributing to the sustainability of the island's fish resources.

Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) concerned about the spike in crime since the ending of the State of Emergency

admin — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:41:12 +0000

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Monday, July 26, 2010

The JLP is gravely concerned about the spike in murders since the lifting of the State of Emergency . Murders per day were trending downwards to 2 under the State of Emergency . Since the PNP last Tuesday withheld their vote for an extension and effectively ended the State of Emergency , murders are now trending upwards to 5 per day.

The JLP would like to make our position clear on certain matters relating to the State of Emergency .

False Argument #1. State of Emergency is not responsible for reduction in crime

Senate Approves Duty Free Shopping Amendment

admin — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:54:23 +0000

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Monday, July 26, 2010

KINGSTON (JIS):
Monday, July 26, 2010

A Bill amending the Tourist (Duty Free) Shopping System Act, which allows persons arriving at the international airports to make duty free purchases on their arrival into the country, was passed in the Senate Friday (July 23).

Attorney General, Minister of Justice and Leader of Government Business in the Senate, Senator Dorothy Lightbourne, who piloted the Bill, explained that the amendment is in keeping with Government's policy of encouraging increased tourist arrivals and spending.

Gov't gives $5 Million to Twenty/20 Community Cricket

admin — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:47:33 +0000

Release Date:

Friday, July 23, 2010

KINGSTON (JIS):
Friday, July 23, 2010

The Government has earmarked some $5 million to assist with the fourth staging of the National Twenty/20 Community Cricket Competition, through the Sports Development Foundation (SDF).

Speaking at the competition's official launch at the Terra Nova Hotel, Kingston, on Thursday (July 22), Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, Hon. Olivia Grange, reiterated the Government's commitment to the development of sports.

BROADCAST TO THE NATION BY THE PRIME MINISTER, HON. BRUCE GOLDING, JULY 21, 2010, AT 8:00PM

admin — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:59:32 +0000

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Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Prime Minister of Jamaica, Hon. Bruce Golding

Since the declaration of a State of Emergency in the Corporate Area on May 23rd which was later extended to St. Catherine, the Police and the Military have been conducting an intensive campaign to reduce the level of crime and violence that have plagued the country for many years. The results have been positive and encouraging. For the first time that most of us can recall, the criminal elements have been shaken and they are on the run.